ON the Beat | Wrapping Up Loose, Noteworthy Year-end Ends
The columnist dips into notebook for shows as-yet uncovered, indulges in further list-o-mania.
The columnist dips into notebook for shows as-yet uncovered, indulges in further list-o-mania.
‘Babygirl’ showcases Nicole Kidman’s expertise in carnally knowing roles, with power and gender themes in the margins.
Dario Robleto’s film and exhibition at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art deftly straddle time and space, art and science.
Hybrid-style tabla master Zakir Hussain’s recent passing sparks memories of an enchanted, documented Lobero night.
Bob Dylan chronicle is a prize in the problematic musician biopic genre, partly thanks to Tim (Chalamet) as Bob.
Amidst 30th anniversary, Portland’s kitsch-fueled Pink Martini returned to Santa Barbara for a sparkling holiday toast.
Indian film ‘All We Imagine as Light’ — winner of Cannes’ Grand Prix — is a soulful, subtle portrait of three women, in three languages.
Our music reviewer shares his favorite shows of the year.
Our senior arts writer sounds off on his favorite stories of the year.
In which the columnist looks back on a good year that was, musically speaking.